Dennis Malloy was born in an Italian neighborhood in South Philadelphia and went to Catholic school until the seventh grade, when his family moved to South Jersey. Malloy credits a high school teacher at Holy Cross, Tom Bauer, with steerin him toward broadcasting. He got his first job in radio in Hammonton at the age of 18 and worked his way up in the industry, doing every possible job from from play-by-play high school sports to news to music director to producing commercials and even sales. Malloy also found his way to the stage and has performed stand-up for many years, even opening for Jerry Seinfeld in Philadelphia just before his hit TV show premiered. After losing a morning show job in Philadelphia in the 1990s, Malloy moved to New Jersey 101.5. He was paired with Judi Franco in 1997 and the chemistry and close friendship was immediate. It was the kind of 'lightning in a bottle' chemistry that broadcasting managers dream of concocting. Off the air, Malloy loves to fish, golf, garden, cook, hike, and build crazy things like his motorized floating dock. If he could do anything else but radio, it would be to open an agritourism (bed and breakfast) in Italy to cook for and host American tourists.
Dennis Malloy
NJ seafood joint named for one of the best lobster rolls in U.S.
It's no surprise that one of New Jersey's seafood joints would be on the list of having the best lobster rolls in the country.
Old school, one-of-a-kind awesome restaurant in New Jersey
It's been around for over fifty years and not a whole lot has changed in that time.
Bobcat spotted in the Jersey woods (video)
Dennis' friend spotted a wild bobcat in the woods of Sussex County!
New Jersey Goodwill stores will not accept these items
You should know what to take to your local dump instead of Goodwill.
The feast of the 7 fishes is NOT Italian
The feast has its roots in Italy, but it is generally an Italian-American tradition developed and nurtured here in the U.S.
NJ has more kinds of Italian Christmas cookies than most towns in Italy
Cookies from all over Italy can be found in New Jersey.
Crime spreading in the Jersey suburbs (Opinion)
The police can only do so much and can't be everywhere.
This famous South Jersey restaurant in my town closing after 43 years
My family has been going to this restaurant for almost 30 years.
This is the best sandwich in New Jersey
Whatever you call our premier sandwiches in New Jersey, they are the best!
This is a great New Jersey Christmas town you should check out
It's also a welcoming town with a great downtown and friendly people.